Metellus recorded eight tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble in the 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 6.
Metellus' forced fumble led to a defensive touchdown for Minnesota. It marked his first involvement in a turnover on the season. The safety was on the field for 58 defensive snaps (89 percent) and 11 (42 percent) on special teams. He will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Will play vs. Kansas City
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Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Metellus now seems to be at least close to 100 percent after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 2 at Philadelphia. He's played a nearly every-down role for Minnesota through four games in 2023.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Exits with injury
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Metellus is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Metellus hurt his shoulder in the first quarter of the contest and subsequently headed to the medical tent. Theo Jackson entered in his absence and could continue to see extra work if Metellus is unable to return.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Starts as slot defender
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Metellus had six total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He started the game as the slot defender as the Vikings used a formation with three safeties.
Metellus played on 57 of the defense's 68 snaps as the defense frequently utilized a secondary with three safeties. It looks like Metellus will have a large role this season in addition to continuing to play extensive snaps (19) on special teams.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Moves back to reserve role
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Metellus had two total tackles in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.
Metellus played on just four of the defense's 60 snaps as he moved back to a reserve role with Harrison Smith returning from a concussion. Metellus started at free safety in Week 3 and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Limited to special teams
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Metellus had two total tackles and played all 18 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Metellus begins the season as a backup safety but Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum played every snap on defense. Metellus may be limited to mostly special teams all season.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
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Metellus was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
The 23-year-old will likely miss Sunday's contest against the Packers. As Metellus mostly operates as a special teams option, the Vikings won't have a massive void to fill.
